[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1506627684854{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ icons_position=”left”][vc_single_image image=”49646″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”About The Chicago Theatre” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1564584956009{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #0094c3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column_text]Once known as the Balaban and Katz Theatre, this landmark theater in the Loop is Chicago\u2019s premier performance venue and show space for everything from music to comedy and more. Erected as early as 1921, the theater has been a citywide favorite for nearly 100 years, and continues to thrill audiences to this day. Now owned by Madison Square Garden, The Chicago Theatre has showcased some of the biggest names in the industry, including Nick Offerman, Mariah Carey, Joe Biden and more.<\/p>\n
This Chicago landmark is mostly recognized for its iconic sign, which has appeared regularly in photography, art, and movies over the years. The building, which opened in 1921, seats 3,600 and takes up about half of a city block. The Chicago Theatre is also known for its incredible French Baroque architecture, and it features a massive lobby modeled after the Royal Chapel at Versailles. This theatre was the first great movie auditorium in the United States, and it has served as the prototype ever since then.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Why Visit” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1564584155871{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #0094c3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column_text]In a nutshell\u2014shows, concerts, history, and architecture. The Chicago Theatre regularly hosts comedians, orchestras, bands, stageplays, musicals, and more. Even if you’re not seeing a show at the Chicago Theatre, it’s worth hosting an event or taking a tour of the building just to be within its walls.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Features” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1564584182957{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #0094c3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”FAQs” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1564584207106{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #0094c3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column_text]From the Chicago Theatre website<\/em><\/p>\n For most events at The Chicago Theatre, alcoholic beverages are available for purchase as long as guests show an ID. Guests are not permitted to bring in alcoholic beverages from outside and may not leave with alcohol purchased inside The Chicago Theatre.<\/p>\n Yes, service animals are permitted at The Chicago Theatre.\u00a0If you are an individual bringing a service animal, you should contact The Chicago Theatre’s Disabled Services Department at 888-609-7599 to request a photo ID for your animal, which will help to expedite entry and access.<\/p>\n Assistive listening devices are available free of charge at Coat Check during events at The Chicago Theatre.<\/p>\n The Chicago Theatre does not distribute backstage passes for any event.<\/p>\n Yes, bag and coat check is available for $2 per item.<\/p>\n The Chicago Theatre does not enforce a formal dress code, however it’s suggested to use your best judgment in apparel when attending an event.<\/p>\n Re-entry policies vary from show to show. Check with the Box Office and inquire for your particular event ahead of time.<\/p>\n All found items should be brought to the Coat Check area. Check with an attendant at Coat Check or call the Chicago Theatre’s customer service line at 312.462.6300.<\/p>\n Outside food or drinks, professional video and audio equipment, and smoking are all prohibited at the Chicago Theatre.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Eager to see the complete 2019 Chicago Theatre lineup<\/a>? We got your back.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ icons_position=”left”][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text=”Check It Out” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1559792141947{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #0094c3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column_text]Address:<\/strong> Hours of Operation:<\/strong> Contact:<\/strong> Website:<\/strong>\n
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